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A view of microgrids

Advanced Review

Carlos Coelho Leal Monteiro Moreira, André Guimarães Madureira, João Abel Peças Lopes

Published Online: Jul 19 2012

DOI: 10.1002/wene.34

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Abstract Large‐scale integration of distributed energy resources in low voltage distribution grids will have a serious impact on power system operation. The development of the microgrid concept is presented as a solution to overcome some of the negative impacts of massive microgeneration deployment. It has paved the way for an active network management approach within the smart grid paradigm. The microgrid concept is able to address the integration of geographically dispersed energy resources, thus avoiding significant technical problems that may affect the security of operation. This article is categorized under: Energy Infrastructure > Systems and Infrastructure Energy Systems Economics > Climate and Environment Energy and Development > Systems and Infrastructure

Low voltage microgrid test network. (Reprinted with permission from Ref 30. Copyright 2006 IEEE.)

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Microgrid architecture. (Reprinted with permission from Ref 30. Copyright 2006 IEEE. Reprinted with permission from Ref 11. Copyright 2003 Tecnalia).

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Integration of distributed generation in electrical power systems.

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Organization of conventional electric power systems.

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Control and management architecture of a multimicrogrid system.

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Frequency versus active power droop.

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